Chad Ends Defence Cooperation Agreement With France
Chad’s government has ended its defence cooperation pact with France, a move that could see French troops leave the Central African country. In a statement, Chad’s foreign ministry said the country, a key Western ally in the fight against Islamic militants in the region, wanted to fully assert its sovereignty after more than six decades […]
Nigeria and India Agree Deeper Ties in Maritime Security
Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to a robust strategic partnership, pledging to strengthen ties in key areas including economic development, defence, healthcare and food security. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports this is contained in a joint statement issued on Sunday in Abuja at the conclusion of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state […]
UK and Germany Sign Bilateral Defence Pact
United Kingdom and Germany have signed off on a bilateral defence pact, with an eye on countering the growing security threat from Russia, among others. The deal, sealed yesterday, sees Europe’s two largest spenders pledge to co-operate on exercises on NATO’s eastern flank amid concerns over a possible escalation of the war in Ukraine. It […]
